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Every move I have made has been a big jump, a Career story with Tiffany Monteverde

A multicultural and multifunctional start-up enthusiast – this is Tiffany Monteverde. Read her career story and see how the biggest challenges in her life made her the strong and motivated person she is today. In 2-3 sentences, please tell us a little about you! Half Italian and Japanese with family in Argentina; a self-starter moving […]

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A transition from Тeacher to Web 3 marketer, a Career story with Natassja Aleksy

Meet Natassja Aleksy – a problem-solving entrepreneur reaching excellence using words, education, and creativity. During the Covid pandemic, out of necessity, Natassja set up her own online teaching business which uncovered her passion for marketing. By pursuing the work that she loves, she landed in Web 3 and the Blockchain industry where she is now

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Is your approach to relationships holding back your career?

How well you perform in your career hinges on more than just your technical skill. You can tick all the boxes, complete your tasks to a T, and still find yourself struggling to advance, gain confidence, and step into your full potential. This becomes more apparent as people start to move from operational to leadership roles.

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Where are all the women polymaths?

If you’re an avid podcast listener, it’s likely that you’ve heard guests introduced as polymaths. Polymaths feature a lot on the Tim Ferris podcast. A polymath also referred to as a Renaissance Man, are people whose knowledge spans several unrelated fields. As I was listening to a brilliant podcast with a male polymath, the question

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The two types of connections that help build your career

Dive into the different ways networks and mentors can help women achieve their professional development goals We’re all familiar with the old saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. At its worst, it explains nepotism hires, while at its best it encapsulates the importance of connection – that building relationships with the

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How to Be an Amazing Mentor in 10 Ways

Take a minute to think about the best mentor you’ve ever had. It could be your boss, a colleague, a parent, a friend, a coach, or a college professor. Then, you reach a point in your life where you have the chance to do the same for someone else. It can be both exciting, and

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How becoming a mentor helps to overcome imposter syndrome

When we ask women who have an interest in being mentors, why they haven’t put themselves forward, one of the most common responses we hear is that they don’t think they have enough experience to share. You wouldn’t believe the credentials and experience of the women who are saying this. We are blown away by

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Go big or go home! Success is living life on my own terms, Career story with Hesha Irani

Meet Hesha Irani, a truly inspiring businesswoman who immigrated from India to New Zealand with a clear life goal – to follow her dream and build a strong career in the finance industry. A series of exciting job experiences, including positions out of the finance industry to other industries such as hospitality, retail, and IT,

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How to give feedback to your mentor

Mentoring is a two-way value exchange. The mentee gains benefit through the experience and knowledge the mentor shares. The mentor gets benefit by developing their skills as a leader and guide, as well as many other benefits, which you can read more about here: Providing feedback to the mentor is one way a mentee can

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Learning to give and receive honest feedback

At OneUpOneDown our mission is to transform the way people connect, by facilitating and teaching the profound practice of mentorship. A wonderful thing about mentorship is the rich learning experience it offers, not only from the direct advice that is shared but also through the development of practices to build effective relationships. Learning to give

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